Samshamani Vati is an Ayurvedic medicine, used in the treatment of all types of fever. It is prepared with Giloya (Indian Tinospora).
Uses and effect on dosha
Samshamani vati Uses: It is used in the Ayurvedic treatment of fever, chronic fever, anemia, weakness.
Effect on Tridosha: Balances Vata and Pitta
Dose and duration of use
Samsamani vati Dosage: (250 – 500 mg) – 1 – 2 tablets 1 – 2 times a day, before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor. Usually it is advised along with other medicines for fever such as Amritairisht, Arogya Vardhini Vati etc.
How long to use: It can be used upto 1- 2 month, based on doctor’s advice.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Contents and method of preparation
Samshamani vati Ingredients, How To make?
Guduchi – Indian Tinospora (stem) – Tinospora cordifolia (Giloya) – coarse powder is taken. It is added with 16 times water and boiled, reduced to a quarter parts. It is filtered. It is further boiled till it gains a semisolid paste form. It is then rolled into pills form.
Modern Ayurvedic pharma companies add excipients or dry powder of Giloya to it, to easily make tablets.
Side effects
Samsamani vati Side effects:
There are apparently no side effects with this medicine.
However, diabetic people, pregnant, lactating mothers and children should only use this medicine under medical supervision.
Reference and shelf life
Reference: Siddha Yoga Sangraha, Jwara Adhikara, AFI Vol. II
Expiry date: 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
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